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Rivalry
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3/04/2005
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 Subject: 99 Dakota 6" Lift (pics - 56k beware)
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Today was the day for me, finally done....
Truck the day I bought it....
The wheels.....
THE TRUCK!
1999 Dakota Sport 2x4 3.9L V6, Regular Cab
**Fabtech 3" Performance Suspension Lift ($735 http://www.4x4cyberstore.com)
**Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift ($200 http://www.4wheelparts.com)
**15x8 Eagle Alloy 058 wheels ($345 http://stores.ebay.com/Ohio-Valley-OffRoad_Eagle_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQftidZ2QQtZkm)
**33x12.50 BFG All Terrain tires ($640 http://wwww.4wheelparts.com)
**Westin Safari Bar ($200 http://www.4wheelparts.com)
**Flowmaster 40 Series exhaust ($175 Meineke.. lol)
And $610 for new lower ball joints and inner tire rods (ugh) ......
Adds up to a whole lotta love!
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nice
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2005
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That looks bad @ss. Let me know what kind of problems (if any) you run into. I am ordering my 3" suspension tomorrow but it can only sit in the garage until I can afford wheels and tires and body lift. :( Oh well, it will be sweet when it's done. Plus I have a 4.7 5 speed with the 3.93 limited slip already so I have the drivetrain taken care of for now. Will probably switch to 4.56's when the time comes.
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silva8
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3/05/2005
14:40:57
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that looks sweet nice job i was wondering if or how much your speedometer is off with those tires im getting the same tires but they wont be in until thursday ive been waiting since last week and i cant wait to see them on my truck
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GJoyce
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3/05/2005
22:24:37
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Looks great- I'm still waiting on my wheels, tires, and body lift from 4wheelparts.com. Should be in Monday, I hope.
How did you mount the safari bar? Did the lift cause any probs?
And how do you like that fabtech suspension lift? Your truck looks so good, I may have to check in on that! (mines a 2k 4x4)
later
Gary
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Rivalry
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2005
03:01:30
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The only problem I've run into so far is minor rubbing that I get when going in reverse and turning the steering wheel to the right - why it's only like that in reverse and for that side is beyond me but I'll probably check it out sometime this week. I may switch to 4.10's soon as highway drivin' is kinda just me puttin' along, lol.
I never really paid attention to the speedometer when it was working correctly, so now that it's off I pay even less attention to it. I'm guessing that it's a good 10-15 MPH off but that's really of little concern to me.... sucks us 3.9's get no hypertech though.
The safari bar is mounted to the frame now and is actually 3" lower than it should be (as you can see in the first lifted pic) because of the body lift. I've talked with the shop that installed my body lift and they said its possible to remount it where it's in the correct place, so I'll be getting that done soon. Not now though, because I've spent way too much money in the past month to even want to tally up. ;) And the fabtech suspension lift is great - I feel it's got a better ride than stock but then again a few bumps don't bother me at all.
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Rivalry
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3/09/2005
00:43:28
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Make that dual Flowmaster 40 series with 3 1/2 inch tips, $411......
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Rivalry
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2005
02:12:53
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Superchips Max Microtuner - $430
Least my speedo and shift points are right now.
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jim
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2005
00:43:56
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dude that is so ugly those rims suck...there is no way that is a 6" lift either...if you paid full price for it you got scammed...wow you have one butt ugly ride
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Rivalry
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2005
02:20:56
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No way it's a 6" lift yet there's a 3" suspension and a 3" body lift on it? lol, yea. Math isn't your greatest subject, is it? I'm glad you have your own opinion about things, however I'm pretty sure what I like is different than what you like.
Soooo.... I think I've found just the truck for you - window painting, a wing, fancy schmancy "rims" and all. Cant forget the exhaust hanging an inch from the ground right behind the wheel either, lol.
I bet ya that's rather close to the truck you drive. I knew taking a picture of that ugly POS would come in handy.
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drew
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2005
18:54:18
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you know you coulda gotten that safari bar about 80 bucks cheaper at summitracing. and you lucked out w/ your suspension lift cuz your a 2x4 guy. us 4x4 guys gotta pay 1500 bucks for 3 inches. overall i like it, nice job.
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Rivalry
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2005
19:39:10
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I would've ended up having to pay that $80 in installation - the $200 covered everything, including the mounting kit. That's probably the best deal I got on anything for my truck, heh. Maybe with the exception of the wheels.
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drew
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3/15/2005
20:05:34
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two words on installation: your self.
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Rivalry
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3/17/2005
19:18:32
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Easier said than done... I've never been much of a mechanic. One day, though, one day....
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jesse
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8/29/2008
11:20:30
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its a nice lookin truck...for a 2wd...need some more aggressive tires though...but props on it man
and i have a question for everyone
how big would 8.5" of lift be.....how do you measure lift..i would appreciate any help..
i got a 97 dakota..ext cab short box auto 4x with a 318....adding headers..chip..exhaust...cold air intake
5.5" tuff country susp. lift and a 3" PA body lift....sitting on 37x14x15...i can fit 38x14.5x15 tho...this is a year-long build up truck....as i am not working...but doin the work myself.
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MC
Dodge Dakota
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8/29/2008
19:59:37
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99 Dakota SAS 2"PA BL with approx 7" suspension lift 37" tires 5.13 gears
http://s391.photobucket.com/albums/oo356/mcolantuoni/?action=view¤t=99Dakota.jpg
[IMG]http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo356/mcolantuoni/99Dakota.jpg[/IMG]
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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9/03/2008
15:37:51
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nice looking truck! good job on the axle conversion.
- Dan M
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beersmith
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9/25/2008
07:01:41
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MC, Where did you get the front bumper at?
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nick honda
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11/16/2008
04:59:20
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im still in highschool so i cant buy all that fancy stuff, plus i wanna get a 5.9 or a 6.7 cummins then ya put a bullydog or edge performance tuner in it.... heck ya, but right know my dreams are big but pockets are shallow
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SxtJDK03
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1/06/2009
15:45:36
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Yea, where did you get that bumper? I have been looking at making one myself and also saw some at kenmtn.com but that one looks a little better than what they have. Also what springs did you use? I have my axles already and Im trying to decide whether or not to go coilovers or coils. Just kinda stuck at this point deciding which way I want to go from here. Thanks!
Wheel 'til it breaks!
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97
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2009
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I have a 1997 dodge Dakota the block in the front
is 6" and the blocks in the back are 4" the T bars
are turned just about all the way and I am running
33X12.50 what kind of lift would you call it.
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calikota
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2009
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I'm not positive, but that looks like a Road-Armour bumper. They look sweet, but they are very pricey. You can buy a welder and the steel for that price.
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